Suchen
to catch
01
fangen
to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air by hands
Transitive: to catch a moving object
Example
In his last game, the baseball player caught a fast pitch.
The goalkeeper is going to catch the ball in the next match.
Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.
02
fangen, ergreifen
to capture or grab something or someone using methods like hunting, chasing, or trapping
Transitive: to catch a prey or game
Example
The hunter caught several rabbits using strategically placed traps.
The spider used its web to catch insects for food.
The hunter set up traps to catch game in the forest.
03
erreichen
to reach and get on a bus, aircraft, or train in time
Transitive: to catch a means of transportation
Example
They caught the late-night bus back to their hotel.
She caught the bus just in time for her morning class.
She usually catches the 8 a.m. metro to the university.
04
sich holen, sich einfangen
to get sick, usually with bacteria or a virus
Transitive: to catch a disease
Example
Many people caught the virus during the winter.
Children in school often catch and spread germs quickly.
The crowded train is a place where you can easily catch a cold.
05
fangen, erreichen
to arrive at a location or be present at a specific time to witness or experience something
Transitive: to catch an event or moment
Example
I hope we can catch the speaker 's presentation at the conference tomorrow afternoon.
We hurried to catch the movie before it started at the theater.
He tried to catch his favorite radio show every morning before heading to work.
06
ertappen, auffangen
to discover someone in the act of doing something wrong or incriminating
Ditransitive: to catch sb doing sth
Example
The auditor caught the employee embezzling funds.
The parents caught their children sneaking out of the house late at night.
She caught her partner lying about their whereabouts.
07
erfassen, wahrnehmen
to realize or perceive something that was previously unnoticed
Transitive: to catch sth
Example
The detective caught an inconsistency in the suspect 's alibi, leading to further investigation.
He caught the underlying sadness in her voice and offered his support.
She caught the disapproving look on her boss 's face and realized she had made a mistake.
08
fangen, erfassen
to assume the role of the catcher in a sports game
Transitive: to catch a sports game
Example
The young catcher was given the opportunity to catch the entire second game of the doubleheader.
The veteran catcher caught the first four innings of the exhibition match.
The starting catcher caught the first six innings of the baseball game before being replaced by a backup player.
09
fangen, ergreifen
to apprehend or capture something or someone, often after chasing them
Transitive: to catch a criminal or runaway
Example
The police caught the fleeing suspect after a high-speed chase.
The police officer caught the purse snatcher, tackling them to the ground.
The soldier caught the enemy spy, intercepting their attempts to gather classified information.
10
fangen, hängen bleiben
(of an object) to get caught or snagged in another object or substance
Intransitive: to catch on sth | to catch in sth
Example
Her necklace caught in the branches of a tree as she walked through the forest.
As he was running, his shoelace caught in a crack on the pavement, causing him to stumble.
11
fangen, sich ausbreiten
(of fire) to spread or extend to various objects, areas, or structures
Transitive: to catch sth
Example
The sparks from the fireworks caught the roof of the building.
The kitchen fire caught the cabinets, leading to significant damage.
The fire caught the nearby trees, rapidly spreading through the forest.
12
fangen, treffen
to land a hit or strike on a target, making contact with the intended object or person
Transitive: to catch sb on a part of body | to catch sb in a part of body
Example
The martial artist executed a lightning-fast punch and caught his opponent in the ribs.
The martial artist executed a swift kick and caught his opponent in the chest.
The martial artist delivered a spinning kick and caught her opponent in the head
13
fesseln, bezaubern
to captivate or enchant someone through charisma or attractiveness
Transitive: to catch sb
Example
The singer 's soulful voice and stage presence caught the audience.
The charismatic politician 's speech caught the crowd.
Her infectious smile and warm personality caught everyone in the room.
14
verstehen, erfassen
to comprehend or perceive spoken words, often requiring attention or concentration
Transitive: to catch spoken words
Example
I could n't quite catch what she said over the noise of the traffic.
She spoke softly, and I strained to catch her words from across the room.
He mumbled something under his breath, and I struggled to catch what he was saying.
15
fangen, sammeln
to collect and keep something for further use or possession
Transitive: to catch sth
Example
The pitcher caught rainwater in a bucket for later use.
She caught the rain in a bucket to water her plants during the dry season.
The sponge caught the spilled milk, preventing it from spreading across the floor.
16
einfangen, erfassen
to capture and accurately reflect the essence, energy, or intention of a spirit or idea
Transitive: to catch the spirit or essence of something
Example
The play 's adaptation to the screen successfully caught the spirit of the original theatrical production.
The chef 's dish caught the essence of the region 's culinary tradition.
The musician 's rendition of the classic song caught the original spirit.
17
erblicken, fassen
to notice or see something briefly
Transitive: to catch signs of something
Example
The hiker caught a glimpse of a deer darting through the forest before it vanished into the trees.
He caught a fleeting scent of flowers as he walked past the garden.
He caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees as he drove along the winding mountain road.
18
fangen, erleiden
to experience or receive the impact of something, often in a negative or harmful way
Transitive: to catch impact of something
Example
The car caught the full force of the collision.
The building caught the brunt of the storm, with strong winds causing structural damage.
He caught a bullet in his shoulder during the shootout.
19
fangen, entzünden
to ignite and start to burn
Intransitive
Example
The dry brush caught, and the wildfire spread rapidly through the forest.
The logs caught, and the campfire roared to life.
As the firefighters arrived, the old house 's rafters had already caught.
20
überholen, einfangen
to surpass or overtake someone or something, often in a race, competition, or pursuit
Transitive: to catch sb/sth
Example
The race car driver skillfully caught the car ahead on a sharp turn.
The cyclist caught the group ahead and joined them in the final stretch of the race.
The car accelerated and caught the slower vehicle in front.
21
wiedergewinnen, erlangen
to regain something essential for one's well-being or functioning
Transitive: to catch sth
Example
The office worker stepped away from the computer to catch a moment of peace.
He stepped outside to catch some fresh air.
After a long day of work, he collapsed onto the couch to catch some sleep.
22
auffangen, feststellen
to notice or observe an error, mistake, or misjudgment made by someone
Transitive: to catch a mistake or error
Example
The detective caught a discrepancy in the suspect 's alibi during the investigation.
The accountant caught an error in the financial statement.
The editor caught a spelling mistake in the manuscript before it went to print.
23
verstehen, erfassen
to comprehend or capture the meaning or essence of something
Transitive: to catch the meaning of something
Example
It took me a moment to catch the significance of her words.
After listening intently, she caught the main points of the lecture.
After reading the article a few times, I finally caught the main idea and understood the author 's perspective.
24
fangen, hängen bleiben
to have a part of one's body or clothing become entangled or trapped in something
Transitive: to catch sth on sth | to catch sth in sth
Example
She caught her hair in the zipper of her jacket and had to carefully untangle it.
He caught his finger in the door as it slammed shut, resulting in a painful injury.
I caught my foot in the tree root and stumbled while walking through the forest.
25
mir selbst begegnen, mich bremsen
to reflect briefly to reassess one's actions, behavior, or thoughts
Transitive: to catch oneself
Ditransitive: to catch oneself doing sth
Example
He caught himself about to make an impulsive purchase and reconsidered its necessity.
I caught myself slipping into negative self-talk and replaced it with positive affirmations.
She caught herself starting to procrastinate and reminded herself of the importance of staying focused.
Catch
01
Fang, Fangen
the act of capturing something that has been thrown through the air
Example
The baseball player made an impressive catch in the outfield.
With lightning-fast reflexes, he made a spectacular catch during the game.
She made a swift catch, saving her phone from falling off the table.
02
Falle, Nachteil
a downside or problem that is hidden
03
Festnahme, Ergreifen
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
04
Fangen, fangen
a game where players throw a ball to each other and try to catch it without letting it fall
What is "catch"?
Catch is a simple game where one player throws a ball or other object to another player, who tries to catch it without letting it drop. The goal is to catch the object cleanly and then throw it back or pass it to someone else. The game can be played with two or more people and is commonly played outdoors, such as in parks or backyards. Catch helps improve hand-eye coordination and is often enjoyed casually for fun and exercise. It can also be played in a variety of ways, such as using different objects or adding specific rules.
05
Schloss, Verschluss
a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
06
ein Ruck, ein stocken
a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
07
Fang, Erbe
anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
08
guter Fang, gute Partie
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
09
Fang, Ernte
the quantity that was caught
Beispiel
In his last game, the baseball player caught a fast pitch.
The goalkeeper is going to catch the ball in the next match.
Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.
It might sound a bit strange, but my dog loves to catch a frisbee.
She practiced how to catch a tennis ball in her spare time.
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